Renewable

A breakthrough facility in Qinghai province has pushed lithium recovery rates from salt lakes past 90%, establishing a greener, more efficient standard for the global EV battery supply chain.

Researchers have developed a highly stable organic molecule that can store twice as much energy as conventional alternatives, potentially revolutionizing how we store wind and solar power for months at a time.

A new mechanochemical method extracts 95% of lithium from spent batteries while also trapping carbon dioxide and creating high-performance catalysts for green hydrogen.

The YH-1000S, a hybrid unmanned cargo aircraft which combines fuel and electric propulsion to boost range, has completed its maiden flight in Chongqing, China.

The 10,000-ton Ning Yuan Dian Kun is testing its massive battery system and autonomous navigation capabilities off the coast of Shanghai, marking a major breakthrough for green short-sea shipping.

The new Tesla solar panel modules use their frames as rails to attach to the respective mounts, speeding up installation by a third. Tesla also tripled the effective power zones compared to conventional solar panels.

The Samsung EM13DX is a paper-like 13.3‑inch color display designed to replace printed retail signage. Its passive panel, cloud management support, and zero‑watt static image mode make it an eco-friendly alternative.

A new Shelly Solar Platform for photovoltaic systems has been announced. So far, the company has shared a couple of screenshots of the upcoming subscription software. In a recent forum post, Shelly announced that it was looking for a group of community members to beta test its new solution.

The Svea Strom dynamic electricity tariff has been announced by IKEA and Svea Solar in Germany. This offering is said to provide lower energy bills to its customers in several ways. For example, the solution enables users to view changing electricity prices and take advantage of reduced rates when there are higher levels of renewable energy on the grid.

The slim Cuktech 15 Air delivers up to 65 W across three ports for fast-charging mobile devices. It can display current and voltage information for each port in real-time.

The Anker Solix E10 smart hybrid home backup system is now available to pre-order in the US. Designed for use during power outages or to reduce energy bills, it can be powered via solar panels or a smart generator, and the battery is expandable up to 90 kWh. Plus, customers who pre-order the product will be eligible to receive a $500 discount and several free gifts.

Jackery has unveiled the Explorer 1500 Ultra power station capable of providing a continuous output of 1,800W that can be used as an uninterruptible power supply with medical devices. The rugged IP65-rated unit utilizes a 1,536 Wh lithium iron phosphate battery that has a 4,000 charge cycle rating with a 5-year warranty.

The Lenovo Talix Zeta promises extremely high durability and is designed to store a significant amount of energy. The capacity can be expanded considerably, while the new power station can also be connected to an accompanying smartphone app.

The battery recycling company of Tesla founder JB Straubel has created an automated nationwide deposit system called Battery Bin. It makes getting rid of anything with Li-ion battery an effortless process.

Unigrid has unveiled the Na+ (Plus) Fleet battery for automoative applications. The 12-volt battery is a drop-in replacement requiring no vehicle modifications. It uses safer sodium rather than lithium for the cathode for a safer design that uses no rare earths.

Images of Gen Z individuals staging climate protests are widespread, but the reality is quite different. A major study in Germany finds Generation Z to be unexpectedly pragmatic. Instead of idealistic worldviews, factors such as comfort, cost and convenience are paramount. The authors warn that moral arguments will not convince a generation that prioritizes pragmatism over idealism.

A UK couple has cut their monthly heating bill from nearly $500 to just $52 by using a garden shed data center built from 56 Raspberry Pi boards. The unusual pilot system, part of a national net-zero scheme, reroutes waste heat from server workloads directly into their home’s hot-water system.

Epishine has announced a new indoor solar powered remote for Google TV. Developed with official Google supplier Ohsung Electronics, this upcoming accessory is said to never run out of battery. As well as the slim solar cell, it features dedicated buttons for Google Assistant, YouTube and Netflix.

YouTuber Chris Doel has managed to build a battery pack out of lithium batteries from 500 disposable vapes, and successfully used it to power his house. He built the battery pack using 3D-printed frames, with inspiration from an EV battery pack lying in his workshop.

Anker Solix has launched the F3000, a powerful power station with a massive discount of $1,100. The solar generator offers 3 kWh and 3,600 W of continuous power, but can be expanded to 12 kWh.

Ohio State University researchers have demonstrated the ability to read and write data to shiitake mushrooms using an Arduino UNO microcontroller board and a simple test circuit. Roadblocks to commercialization include the storage unit size and hungry moms.

In a significant step forward towards green computing, China has finished construction on a new underwater data center that is powered by offshore wind, uses zero freshwater, and dramatically reduces land use.

Anker has just showcased new power station, the Solix C2000 Gen 2, which is designed to deliver high performance and be able to supply the most demanding consumers with an adequate power supply. True to its namesake, the model also supports solar charging.

Each year on International E-Waste Day, the German Federal Statistical Office publishes figures on the recycling of electronic waste. In 2023, approximately 747,000 tons of e-waste was recycled – a weight equivalent to the cargo of seven of the world's largest container ships. Despite this high rate, small appliances remain the biggest problem.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a discovery — a single organic material that can efficiently convert light into electricity. This breakthrough could lead to more compact solar cells for powering future electronics.

MIT researchers have optimized their carbon-cement supercapacitor from 2023, increasing its capacity by 10 times. This brings the vision of using a building's foundation to power the home it supports one step closer to reality.

Chinese researchers have developed a method for reusing discarded lithium iron phosphate batteries with the help of tea polyphenols. Instead of destroying the batteries, the treatment repairs the crystal structure and renews damaged protective layers. After 400 charging cycles, the regenerated cathodes retain over 90% of their original capacity, opening up a sustainable alternative to conventional recycling.

Gneuton, a US-based company, has launched a patented thermal distillation system that repurposes waste heat from gas turbine-powered AI data centers into purified water, aiming to cut water costs and boost sustainability worldwide. The company plans pilot deployments in global AI hubs.

Following earlier reports that it was set for testing, China's mammoth airborne wind turbine — S1500 — has successfully completed its test flight in the desert region of Hami, Xinjiang.

Sony has released the IER-EX15C USB-C earbuds, offering a battery-free, eco-conscious design powered directly by audio devices while eliminating toxic waste and recharge delays. With a built-in mic, multifunction controls, and a (supposedly) comfortable fit, they deliver sustainable sound at an affordable price.

Take a look around your home - chances are, you’ll find a surprising number of devices running on rechargeable batteries. From phones and laptops to Bluetooth speakers, electric toothbrushes, and handheld gaming consoles, the list just keeps growing. But here’s the problem: Batteries need care. They need to be charged, discharged, and - most importantly - used regularly. Otherwise, they deteriorate. And with so many battery-powered devices lying around, keeping them all in good shape is becoming increasingly unrealistic.

Energy storage system capacity records are falling left and right, with BYD just one-upping CATL to unveil the world's biggest battery. Its single-unit ESS capacity would allow an electric vehicle to circle the Earth nearly four times.

EVE's new prismatic LFP battery is said to store over 2 kWh of energy and be extremely durable. After a long wait, the model is now available from reputable retailers at a price of around $175. However, those who order now will not receive the new cell immediately.

Terra Innovatum, the company behind the Solo micro-modular nuclear reactor, says it has made significant progress in its U.S. licensing process, with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission accepting a key safety report for full technical review.

Researchers in Japan have developed a new organic polymer that is water-soluble and also easily recyclable, a breakthrough that could lead to a new generation of safer and greener batteries.

Google has pushed its “net-zero by 2030” pledge off the homepage and into its environmental report, while its data center page now frames the goal as a “moonshot.”

For $699, pizza lovers can have a pro-level 13-inch pizza in seconds, without having to leave the kitchen. With an adaptive cooking system, heating elements that go up to 850°F (450°C), and presets for making three styles of pizza, Ooni's 2nd-gen electric pizza oven claims to deliver the perfect bake.

Japan Engine Corporation has announced the successful testing and certification of the world's first fully-functional, full-scale commercial engine that runs on ammonia. The company says it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 90%. This represents a bold step in the decarbonization of the shipping industry.

Chinese scientists are set to test a megawatt-level airborne wind turbine — an airship-windmill system designed to leverage the powerful, high-altitude winds. The company claims it is capable of operating for 25 years without interruption.

The student-engineered Sophie 8X EV has won the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge in the Cruiser class, completing 3,021.5 km across Australia in 44 hours. With a solar-powered 15.2 kWh battery, the EV utilized advanced SiC motor technology and a CFD-optimized carbon fiber body to win the race.

In a fresh approach to tackling present and future electronic waste, researchers at MIT have created a self-assembling battery material. This new material allows disassembly of the entire device by simply dissolving its core component.